When he took over as head coach for the Chargers last season, Staley made it clear that he wanted his team to “win the line of scrimmage.” With that frame of mind, it made sense for them to focus on protecting their franchise player, Justin Herbert, in their initial offseason. Bringing on All-Pro Corey Linsley and drafting Rashawn Slater, who only made the pro bowl in his rookie season, significantly improved that side if the ball.
